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Rasho likely back tonight, but Murphy out

After missing four games with a sprained ankle, Nesterovic is probable to return tonight and with Murphy out, the timing couldn't be better. Nesterovic's size, strength, mid-range shooting touch and passing ability all are were missed in his absence. Josh Boone is not a true center but is very active around the basket and has caused the Pacers problems in the past.

Re: Rasho likely back tonight, but Murphy out

Damn it, I'm actually disappointed we won't be seeing Murph tonight. He's been rebounding well and showing good overall effort for us on both ends. Without him, we're going to have to go to small-ball schemes, which I'm not particularly fond of since we sacrifice size and rebounding.

I'm glad Rasho's back though, at least that's a bright part of everything.

Re: Rasho likely back tonight, but Murphy out

I'm actually concerned that the offense will sputter without Murph spacing the floor. The nets should just pack the paint and force Quis, Foster, Ford, Rasho and even Granger to beat them from outside. If the jumpers don't fall, penetration will be difficult.

Re: Rasho likely back tonight, but Murphy out

I'm actually concerned that the offense will sputter without Murph spacing the floor. The nets should just pack the paint and force Quis, Foster, Ford, Rasho and even Granger to beat them from outside. If the jumpers don't fall, penetration will be difficult.

Good.

That's what folks will do to us all year long. Might as well figure it out now.

Re: Rasho likely back tonight, but Murphy out

I'm actually concerned that the offense will sputter without Murph spacing the floor. The nets should just pack the paint and force Quis, Foster, Ford, Rasho and even Granger to beat them from outside. If the jumpers don't fall, penetration will be difficult.